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Slow Fog released a threat intelligence report stating that they recently received user feedback about a GitHub repository named sol-live, which disguises itself as a Solidity interview practice project. However, it hides commands in the .vscode/settings.json file to download and execute remote scripts, which may trigger malicious payloads when users start the project with custom terminal configurations.Slow Fog's analysis shows that the related malicious payloads can collect browser login databases, wallet extension storage, and macOS Keychain files. They also have the capability to scan and upload local files, execute remote commands, provide interactive Shell access, and monitor the clipboard. In macOS and Linux environments, the malicious terminal configuration must be actively initiated by the user to execute; the attack chain on Windows has not been confirmed due to issues with quote handling.

According to market news, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea stated that it will study a plan to allow cryptocurrency exchanges to participate in the Security Token Offering (STO) market, including issues such as market environment, investor protection, integration of licensing systems, and dual operating licenses.The Chairman of the Financial Services Commission of South Korea, Lee Ik-hyeon, expressed support for the proposal to utilize existing exchange technology and trading infrastructure to develop the STO market, emphasizing the need to integrate the technology and trading infrastructure of existing exchanges into the token securities market.

The New York State Department of Financial Services in the United States has issued an alert regarding two critical PHP vulnerabilities, urging regulated entities to quickly identify and remediate known exploited vulnerabilities.

QuickSwap announced that its deployment interface on the Soneium network will cease operations on December 31, 2026, and advised liquidity providers and other users to withdraw assets and liquidity positions through the interface before this date.QuickSwap stated that after the interface stops service, users can still retrieve their assets through the official Soneium block explorer. The project team also released a list of usernames holding Soneium liquidity positions for relevant users to check.

According to official news, the parent company of the Web3 payment integrated application Gold House has signed an agreement to acquire the Canadian MSB company THREESTONES VENTURES LTD. This transaction is currently entering the subsequent phase of the acquisition process.It is reported that this proposed acquisition is a strategic move by Gold House to expand its digital asset business, fiat-to-cryptocurrency capabilities, and cross-border payment infrastructure, aiming to further strengthen its Web3 payment ecosystem and connect digital assets with traditional financial services.Upon completion of the acquisition, Gold House plans to leverage the regulatory registration and operational capabilities of the acquired entity (subject to applicable regulatory requirements) to explore new opportunities in digital asset payments, merchant services, and cross-border settlements. As a Web3 ecosystem that integrates social networking, digital asset management, and payments, Gold House is committed to connecting digital assets with real-world commerce and expanding access to seamless, diverse payment solutions.

According to a report by the Korean News Agency, Lee Won-ik, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, stated during a comprehensive inspection at the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee regarding the taxation of virtual assets to be implemented next year, "Various circumstances need to be fully considered." On the same day, People Power Party member Song Yeon-sik questioned whether to abolish or postpone the taxation, stating that the nature of digital assets and policy direction have not yet been determined, and that the "Basic Law on Digital Assets" should be prioritized. Lee Won-ik responded that the relevant legislation on digital assets is in the final negotiation stage and discussions will be promoted as soon as possible; regarding taxation, opinions from various parties are diverse, and collection of opinions is still ongoing.The taxation of virtual assets in South Korea was introduced in 2020 through amendments to the Income Tax Act, having been postponed three times previously. The government is currently advancing administrative procedures according to the timeline for implementation in January next year, but some in the industry and even within the ruling party believe that due to unclear standards and insufficient infrastructure, the timing for implementation is not yet mature.

Global remittance giant Western Union (NYSE: WU) has chosen stablecoin payment infrastructure provider Noah to provide the underlying on-chain banking network for its Receiver Redirect service. This service allows recipients of Western Union transfers to receive funds in the form of USDPT stablecoin, covering over 60 currencies and more than 200 countries and regions, aiming to reduce cross-border transfer times from several days to a few hours while significantly lowering fees. The global remittance market size is approximately $905 billion annually.Receiver Redirect is based on the USDPT stablecoin issued by Western Union, which is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana blockchain. Remitters can initiate transfers through Western Union's network of over 500,000 agent locations worldwide, while recipients will receive USDPT into their Western Union wallets and can hold this stablecoin asset indefinitely using the Stablecard, which will be launched in August 2026. Noah will provide the necessary fund management and licensing for pre-funding, exchange, and distribution of USDPT to recipients, while ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.Malcolm Clarke, Global Head of Digital Assets at Western Union, stated that customers are increasingly seeking greater flexibility in receiving, holding, and using funds, and this new capability will seamlessly connect Western Union's global money transfer network with the digital asset ecosystem. Noah completed a $38 million seed round financing on October 7, 2026, and obtained a cryptocurrency asset service provider license and payment institution license under the EU MiCA framework on October 15.

OpenAI is bringing its artificial intelligence models and Codex programming tools to Google Cloud, expanding its reach to serve customers of the three major cloud service providers in the United States. Google Cloud customers will purchase OpenAI's cutting-edge models through the "Model Garden and Marketplace," with related features expected to be fully launched in the coming weeks.

The European Commission stated that SpaceX must urgently restore all services in Ukraine.

According to BBX data, yesterday the traditional European banking system and global digital asset giants disclosed the latest developments in retail crypto financial channels and cutting-edge computing power investments, with the core information as follows:The German Savings Bank officially opens crypto trading to retail customers, initially supporting BTC, ETH, SOL, and other cryptocurrencies: The German Savings Bank Association (DSGV) announced that starting from October 19, the first batch of participating customers from the German Savings Banks (Sparkassen) can directly buy and sell cryptocurrencies through the existing bank mobile application. Each savings bank will independently decide the specific launch time, and it is expected that 30 to 40 new savings banks will be added each month thereafter, aiming for comprehensive coverage of most interested banks in Germany by the first half of 2027.Supported cryptocurrencies and fees: The initially supported cryptocurrencies include BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and POL. Each transaction order incurs a fixed fee of approximately $1.11 (0.99 euros);Underlying technology and compliance framework: This service is provided by DekaBank, a professional securities service provider under the savings bank group, with the underlying crypto assets being jointly compliant custodied by DekaBank and Boerse Stuttgart;Prudent business principles: DSGV clearly states that this service is only available to customers who have the willingness to make independent decisions, and the savings banks themselves do not provide any investment advice, nor will they conduct extensive active promotion across the network, and will prominently indicate the high volatility and potential total loss risks of crypto assets at the product level.Tether Capital invests in AI chip unicorn Tenstorrent's $1.5 billion Series E financing: Tether Capital, the investment arm of the global stablecoin giant, officially announced its investment in the well-known AI chip and computing architecture company Tenstorrent's $1.5 billion Series E financing. This oversubscribed financing has significantly boosted Tenstorrent's post-investment valuation to $6.2 billion. Tether's official statement indicated that this strategic investment deeply aligns with Tether's overall landscape in artificial intelligence software, robotics, and decentralized payment fields, and is highly compatible with its QVAC platform, which focuses on local AI operation on terminal devices, effectively extending its investment reach into underlying processors and cutting-edge computing hardware systems.

According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the Digital Renminbi Operation Management Center has publicly announced the digital renminbi infrastructure service system and launched two core achievements.The two core achievements are the Central Bank Digital Currency System (DCEPS) and the Digital Renminbi Smart Contract Ecological Service Framework (e-CNY SMART Contract).

According to The Information, NVIDIA is in talks to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the Australian AI cloud service provider Firmus.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk ordered to slow down the service speed of "Starlink" in the Ukraine region.

According to Business Insider, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is expected to acquire NVIDIA (NVDA.O) GB300 racks worth $5 billion.

According to The Defiant, the cryptocurrency exchange MEXC announced that it will terminate services for users in Russia and Belarus. Affected customers will receive a separately set deadline to close positions and withdraw assets.MEXC stated that users who have not received the relevant notice can continue to use the exchange's services, but must comply with its terms.

According to Crypto.news, Beast Holdings, associated with YouTube creator MrBeast, has submitted two U.S. trademark applications for MRBEAST FINANCIAL and BEAST FINANCIAL, covering financial services such as cryptocurrency trading, payment processing, decentralized exchanges (DEX), online banking, consumer loans, credit and debit cards, and investment management.

On-chain detective ZachXBT stated that in August 2026, a centralized money laundering service named FreedomXMR (FXMR) appeared on Hyperliquid Core (HL Core). Over 87% of its incoming funds are directly related to illegal activities.Through manual verification, it was found that among all historical inflows over $10,000 to FXMR, more than $20 million directly originated from ransomware attacks, exploits, malware, and social engineering attacks, including: the DCENT wallet exploit incident (September 2026), the Fetch.ai exploit incident (September 2026), the Axelar exploit incident (September 2026), a certain ransomware payment (September 2026, specific source undisclosed), and the Gamdom exploit incident (October 2026). The operators of this service obtained XMR liquidity from KuCoin (over 3,000 deposits), suspected of using a similar exchange model to Wagyu.The token name (ticker) FXMR was acquired by the operators at an HL auction on July 27, 2026, for 518.28 HYPE (approximately $28,000). Several such centralized money laundering services had previously appeared on HL Core, exploiting the chain's "permissionless" design features and its wide application for illegal money laundering activities. Relevant data tables have been shared with the Hyperliquid team.

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved the country's first Bitcoin ETF aimed at retail investors. This product falls under "other alternative investment funds" according to Swiss law and is labeled as having special risks. FINMA did not disclose the issuer of the fund, but multiple media outlets have indicated that signs suggest it may come from BIT Asset Management (formerly Matrixport Asset Management), and FINMA did not deny this claim in response to inquiries. Additionally, several fund providers have submitted or announced plans to submit Bitcoin ETF applications.The fund is a single-asset product, with all funds directed towards Bitcoin. To this end, FINMA needed to grant an exemption regarding its risk diversification rules, citing that Bitcoin has a long trading history and extremely high trading volume. In terms of asset custody, participating institutions must take measures to prevent operational and custody risks, with standards referenced from the regulatory announcement issued by FINMA on January 12, 2026, which requires that customer crypto assets are not included in bankruptcy assets in the event of the custodian's bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the sales process must comply with Fidleg's conduct rules to provide higher investor protection than direct purchases of cryptocurrencies, and the fund documents must clearly indicate the associated risks.While approving the ETF, FINMA emphasized that even investing in Bitcoin through an approved ETF carries high risks, with severe volatility potentially leading to significant depreciation of the principal invested, and required the issuer to provide clear warnings about volatility and loss risks. The United States has approved Bitcoin spot ETFs starting January 2024, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust launching on January 11, 2024, currently managing approximately $65 billion. The Swiss Exchange has been able to trade Bitcoin products for years, but they have existed in the form of ETPs and do not have fund status; this approved ETF is the first to incorporate Bitcoin into the approved public fund framework.

BlockBeats published an in-depth article titled "All in One is the Only Way Out," focusing on the industry trend of cryptocurrency trading platforms transforming into comprehensive financial services, using Gate Money as an example to analyze the development potential of integrated global asset trading, daily payments, and wealth management.The article points out that as user demands extend from cryptocurrency trading to multi-asset allocation, cross-border consumption, and idle fund management, All in One is becoming an important direction for trading platforms to explore business growth. Gate currently supports over 5,400 digital assets and 12,800 stock assets, while Gate Money further integrates multi-currency accounts, exchanges, payments, and wealth management functions, supporting over 60 currencies and planning to expand services for stocks, ETFs, and gold. At the same time, the platform connects eligible stock assets with consumption scenarios through an automatic recharge feature, with Money Earn offering an annualized yield of up to 3.6%.BlockBeats believes that as financial demands become increasingly diversified, the ability to allow assets to flow freely between investment, management, and payment, while continuously meeting users' actual needs, will become an important direction for cryptocurrency platforms to build long-term competitiveness. Gate Money not only integrates product functions but also connects global assets with real financial needs, promoting cryptocurrency platforms to extend into broader and more frequent financial service scenarios, opening new space for the evolution of the global financial service landscape and long-term industry growth.